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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  2. Remove the wheelhouse assembly. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  4. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  5. Remove the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  6. Remove the lower hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  7. Remove the seal that retains the hood to the fender.

    8. Object Number: 256080 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt retaining the fender (1) at the headlamp opening.

    9. Object Number: 256087 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the bottom of the fender (1) at the door hinge pillar.

    10. Object Number: 256091 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolt (2) retaining the top of the fender (1) at the door hinge pillar.

    11. Object Number: 256080 Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the fender (1) to the upper rail.
  12. Remove the fender (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 256080 Size: SH
  1. Install the fender (1) to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolts (2) in order to retain the fender to the upper rail.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 256091 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt (2) in order to retain the top of the fender (1) at the door hinge pillar.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 256087 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts (2) in order to retain the bottom of the fender (1) at the door hinge pillar.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 256080 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt in order to retain the fender (1) at the headlamp opening.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Install the lower hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  7. Install the seal that retains the hood to the fender.
  8. Install the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  9. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  10. Install the fender sound insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement .
  11. Install the wheelhouse assembly. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
  12. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.